Trainee Merchandiser

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Trainee Merchandiser / Merchandising Admin Assistant in Stockport, England. This entry-level role is perfect for someone eager to commence their career in fashion retail, assisting the merchandising team with administrative tasks and gaining insights into product management. Candidates should be detail-oriented and competent in Excel while showing a strong interest in numbers and sales. Opportunities for career progression exist within the retail sector.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in fashion and commercial performance.
• Confident team player keen to learn.
• Background in BAA or MAA is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own all departmental administrative and data-led tasks.
• Update daily and weekly sales reports with accuracy.
• Prepare trade packs with the Buying and Merchandising teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Commercial performance

Excel competency

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Degree in Business Management

Degree in Ecommerce or Finance

Job description

Trainee Merchandiser / Merchandising Admin Assistant

Greater Manchester | £24,000 - £26,000 | Fashion, Footwear & Accessories

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone at the very start of their merchandising career, or currently in a BAA or MAA role. You will be hungry to learn, get hands‑on, and build a long‑term future in fashion retail.

This role is ideal for someone who loves detail, numbers, sales, and commercial thinking. If you’re excited by tracking performance, understanding profit, and becoming an Excel whizz, this is where it all begins. You’ll sit at the heart of the business, acting as the backbone to the Buying and Design teams while learning how product, stock, and sales all connect.

The Role

You’ll support the merchandising team with the day‑to‑day running of the department, gaining exposure to trading, reporting, stock management, and range performance. Working closely with Buying, Supply Chain, Warehouses, and Stores, you’ll develop a strong understanding of the full product lifecycle from planning and purchase orders through to delivery and sell‑through.

Key Responsibilities

• Own all departmental administrative and data‑led tasks
• Update daily and weekly sales reports, ensuring accuracy and insight
• Prepare Monday trade packs alongside the Buying and Merchandising teams
• Analyse best sellers, slow movers, stock positions, and cover opportunities
• Support range builds, range reviews, and best/worst analysis
• Assist with trading actions and sign‑off preparation
• Manage and track purchase orders, quantities, and delivery dates
• Support critical path management to ensure stock flow aligns with delivery schedules
• Liaise with suppliers, warehouses, and stores to support smooth stock movement
• Confidently present reports, sharing insights, ideas, and commercial recommendations

Career Progression

• Trainee / MAA – Learn the foundations: data, reporting, stock, and trade
• Assistant Merchandiser – Begin owning elements of trade and planning
• Junior Merchandiser – Take full ownership of a category, planning, trading, and performance

About You

• Highly detail‑oriented with a genuine interest in numbers, sales, and commercial performance within fashion
• Keen to build a career in fashion or retail merchandising
• Confident, proactive, and eager to learn from those around you
• Excel competent (or excited to become an expert)
• Background as an Allocator, BAA, or MAA is beneficial but not essential
• A strong team player with a positive, can‑do attitude
• A Degree in Fashion Buying & Merchandising would be ideal, or similar within Business Management, Ecommerce or Finance